United States Capitol is one of the most beautiful buildings of the world. People of United States congress have scheduled their meetings in this building for more than two centuries. It is situated in Washington D.C. It was built in 1793 and now after some renovation work it now stands as a monument for American government and its people. So, you must have a trip to the capitol building.

A new facility of capitol visitor center have introduced in December 2008 for the facility of tourists. The main aim of this center is to create an educational environment for visitors. While waiting for their chance for tours, visitors can know about history of the building and can also see the pictures of the Capitol. They can even watch a small film showing video recordings of legislative session.

Tours are free to this building but you have to take tickets which are available on first come first serve basis at the ticket counter. Visiting hours are 8:45 am - 3:30 Pm from Monday to Saturday. You can also book the tour online in advance. You can also book the tour by calling (202)2268000 or by calling at Senator's office.

Official website of Capitol

http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/

Visitors can also see the live congress session at the Senate (when in session) from Monday - Friday between 9 am and 4pm. Passes are required for this which can be obtained from offices of Senators.

There are no tours available on Christmas day, Thanks giving, Inauguration day and New Year's Day. It is advised not to take large bags or luggage inside the Capitol. You can see other warnings on the following link.

Warnings and Policies

http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/Visit/Visitor%20Safety%20and%20Policies/

United States Capitol on Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Capitol

Government official website

http://www.aoc.gov/cc/capitol/index.cfm

United States gets its nostalgia answered in its capital city Washington District Columbia. Probably, its most authentic connection with history apart from Washington Memorial is Capitol construction on Capitol Hill. Based alongside Potomac River, it was originally planned by the legendary George Washington in 1793 after an architectural contest.

The huge space of 580000 acres has most of constructions done underground. This is to ensure that original beauty of its visual sustenance is not hampered. The Ionian dome atop Capitol is soothing. Different presidents from Jefferson to Monroe have overseen parts of its gabled construction and also financed it. The frontal space was created by Frederick Olmstead.

United States Capitol

http://www.aoc.gov/

United Sates Capitol at Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Capitol

Architects Of the Capitol Responsibilities

http://www.aoc.gov/aoc/responsibilities/index.cfm

With interiors done by exceptionally talented Brumidi, one gets lost in this symbolically important enclosure. Capitol is of course the symbol of American evolution under important presidents. It is massive in design and different portions have seen Byzantine, Italian and Art Deco constructions to please different times.

It is symmetric to Washington Shrine and White House and gives an imposing visual from a particular point. William Thornton was its first architect ratified by Washington, and since then it has seen many architects who ensure not only the sustainability of Capitol but also its numerous capacities. Houses of Senate and Representative hold their sessions here and sections are opened for public viewing from 8:30 to 4:30 each day except Sundays and special holidays.

United States Capitol Virtual Tour

http://www.senate.gov/vtour/index.html

Act of August 15, 1876 gives permanent authority to architects for Capitol's welfare. It is important to keep aloft Capitol and thence Washington DC's standards.